ON ON some sky and some layers

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It has been an incredibly busy first two months here in Nepal.  So busy that I’ve not been able to get out and find the best parts of where I am. There is going to be a change.  I may not be able to go far from the valley for this first year, but I am going to do my best to explore the areas in and near the valley. On On I say…

Past Hash tshirt

Past Hash tshirt

I know this might not seem like it fits into Ailsa’s blog but just wait, I do in fact have some great.. no amazing.. sky pictures.  Just wait.  Be patient. I also felt that many of these photos fit very well with Lens and Pens by Sally  Layers and Illumination.

Well, if you’ve participated in a hash before you will understand what I’m talking about.  If you haven’t then I can only say you should.  When I was in Korea for 3 years I would hear people talking about going to the Hash.. (link to Korean Hashes) and I chose never to participate because I do not consider myself a runner. People tried to explain to me that you didn’t have to be a runner to participate.  However, everyone I knew going to these events were avid, sick runners.  When I was in Venezuela someone finally convinced me to attend one of these events and I’ve been hooked since.

A hash is a walker and runner event that allows people from all points in their life to meet, greet and enjoy each other in whatever country they end up.  I do believe I have some Venezuelan hash photos in some of my past blogs.  The Halloween Hash in Venezuela was my favorite.  The Korean Herald explained it best:

“Expats in Korea are often misunderstood. But a certain group deserves a closer examination; with bizarre chanting rituals, code names, a penchant for beer chugging and occasional debauchery, witness the “Hash House Harriers.”

This statement is true of Hashes the world over (link to hashes the world over). Hashing has a history. It’s pretty cool and there is even has a hashing bible which explains the history of the event and is actually very interesting. (Link to history).  There are currently over 2000 hash groups spread in over 184 countries. My point is that I was tired, cranky and not seeing much of anything or anyone due to my heavy workload.

Then suddenly it all started sorting itself out.  On the same day work was starting to come together, I just happened to hear someone talking about The Himalayan Hash House Harriers.  The very next day, this same group was brought up by someone else. I decided to join in for the Saturday run/walk, paper chase. The location was only about 25 minutes from the valley and it was so much fun in Venezuela I decided I needed to go.

That Saturday morning I actually just about cancelled.  I’m very glad I carried it out.  I met some great folks from all over Nepal as well as the world. I even met someone at this hash who had ran with someone who has been hashing in Venezuela for a very long time.  It’s a very cool opportunity to see new places, get some exercise and have a great time with a group of strangers that quickly become very good friends.  Even if for only a day.

I hope you enjoy the photos.. and yes, some will be of sky.  All were taken with my iPhone.

The shredded paper sign. There were circles, double circles and piles of shredded. I can’t remember what each meant
A line of virgins (first time hashers)
Lost in another field. I was told later that it is very rare for walkers to get lost. ha
Ahh hash is over here’s the pay off
I was with the walkers obviously and this was one of the trails.
Cremation spot we passed.
Meeting up with farmers along the way
just a couple more of the mountains
As we hiked up the hill other party goers were hiking down.
Very cool to look back and see some of the other walkers slowly making their way.
you could see the himalayas from here.
Special festivities with locals with the mountains in the background
sun beginning to prepare for rest
Obviously I am going to try to include a cow in as many of my posts as possible.
Himalayans from the roof.. amazing view
Different people called into the circle for different songs and challenges
A random hill with random kids yelling random happy Nepali phrases at us.
We passed many sugar cane fields but not sure what this crop was
Random sites along the trail
Ahh here’s the real pay off. Setting sun on himalayans
Through these fields there were dangers.Pretty but pokey
More workers
expansive view from the top
Cows in a field we were lost in
Finding our way along the river banks with the mountains in the background
more crops
sun getting ready to set over the field
View from the roof top of our host
Gorgeous mountains
More sky.. I told you.
Loved this picture of man taking his child to the festival
Crazy local party with some U.S. 80’s music blaring, not what I expected outside a monastery
view from the roof
Even kids are welcome. Juice was available.
Very narrow path we were walking on.
Drinking challenges

The great thing is every hash in every country is just a bit different.  You never know who you will meet or where you will be running or walking.

Other examples of HHH fun.

Hash House Harriers Grenada 753, Aloha Hash House Harriers #775, El Paso Hash House Harriers, Hash House Harriers, Oregon Hash House Harriers Snowshoe Hash 2012, Athens Hash House Harriers – Namings ceremony, The Holyland Hash House Harriers, Pattaya Jungle Hash House Harriers Run #264 video

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